Minnesota Legislature
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Minnesota Administrative Rules
2630.0800 TESTING OF TOYS.
Testing of toys:
A.
Each manufacturer of toys shall test all toys of that manufacturer that are subject to this chapter and which are currently being manufactured for sale or distribution within the state. The tests shall be conducted to ensure compliance with this chapter. Each manufacturer shall provide the results of these tests to any person who imports the manufacturer's toy into this state.
B.
Each manufacturer of toys shall test all of that manufacturer's toys that are subject to this chapter prior to introduction for sale or distribution in the state. The tests shall be conducted to ensure compliance with this chapter. Each manufacturer shall provide the results of these tests to any person who imports the manufacturer's toy into the state.
C.
A copy of all test results for each toy introduced for sale or distribution in the state shall be kept by each manufacturer and importer who manufactures or imports that toy. Such test results shall be presented to the commissioner upon 72 hours notice from the commissioner or an employee of the commissioner.
D.
Pursuant to an order issued to a manufacturer or importer the commissioner may require that all test results be filed with the commissioner's office prior to the introduction of any new toys into the state for distribution or sale by that manufacturer or importer.
E.
When a manufacturer or importer fails to comply with items A to D, the commissioner may issue and serve upon that manufacturer or importer an order banning the sale, offering for sale, importation, distribution, or manufacture of any toy for which test results are not available. The order shall be served by mail and shall be calculated to give reasonable notice of the time and place for a hearing thereon and shall state the reasons for the entry of the order.
F.
The provisions of this part shall be applied to all toys sold in Minnesota 120 days after the effective date of the part.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 325F.11
History:
17 SR 1279; L 1983 c 289 s 114
Published Electronically:
October 8, 2013
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